Helmets

Our current offering reflects over 30 years of helmet development and innovation. Comfortable, quick and simple to adjust and lightweight, these helmets play an essential role as safety equipment for vertical activities.

Rock climbing and mountaineering helmets: what are the different levels of protection?

To meet the needs of every user, Petzl's climbing and mountaineering helmets offer standard or enhanced protection, depending on the model.

Standard protection

Protection against falling objects (rocks, ice...), in accordance with the EN 12492 or UIAA 106 standard.

Enhanced protection

Protection against falling objects and against lateral, frontal, and rear impact.

Enhanced protection is denoted by a unique Petzl label:

TOP AND SIDE PROTECTION.

Choosing your Petzl climbing and mountaineering helmet

Petzl helmets are designed according to several lines suitable for all uses.

The PERFORMANCE line, designed for intensive, all-terrain use, is especially lightweight and well-ventilated for optimal comfort.

The ADVANCED line, designed for regular climbing and mountaineering use, features an excellent weight/ventilation/comfort ratio.

The DISCOVER line is suitable for starting out in climbing, mountaineering, via ferrata, caving, canyoning... with rugged, versatile helmets, that are also comfortable. Specifically designed for women, the ELIA helmet can be worn with a ponytail.